interview Archive
02 Nov 2017
Les Nubians Go Electric
Les Nubians come by their worldly flavor honestly. The sister duo of Hélène and Célia Faussart is originally from Paris, spent time in the Central African country Chad, returned to […]
01 Nov 2017
Jonathan Scales: What Matters
Jonathan Scales is a world traveler, bringing his unique brand of jazz fusion to audiences around the globe. But even against that backdrop, the first half of 2017 has been […]
31 Oct 2017
Peggy Ratusz and Paula Hanke: Celebrating Women Who Make Music History
Note: See the update at the end of the story. — bk Peggy Ratusz and Paula Hanke are among the most well-known musical performers in Asheville; both have played on […]
23 Oct 2017
Bluesman Mac Arnold Still Has a Lot on His Plate
Mac Arnold’s story is a familiar one to fans of the blues. Born 1942 in upstate South Carolina, he was a sharecropper’s son and one of 13 children. When his […]
20 Oct 2017
The Paul Kelly Interview, Part Three
Continued from Part Two … On Life is Fine you cede the lead vocal duties on “My Man’s Got a Cold” to Vika Bull and “Don’t Explain” to Linda Bull. […]
19 Oct 2017
The Paul Kelly Interview, Part Two
Continued from Part One … The title track of Life is Fine is built around a Langston Hughes poem. What’s special to you about his words? “That was the first […]
18 Oct 2017
The Paul Kelly Interview, Part One
Paul Kelly is an institution in his native Australia. His musical style transcends genre, and the beloved singer-guitarist has released nearly two dozen albums since his recorded debut in 1981. […]
17 Oct 2017
A Chat with River Valley Blues Fest Headliners Janiva Magness and Grady Champion
Growing quickly from a 2015 local event in a bar ten miles outside of town to its current form – a two-day event featuring world-class talent – this year’s River […]
16 Oct 2017
Allison Moorer and Shelby Lynne: Not Dark Yet
Shelby Lynne has had a long and distinguished career in country and pop. She began her professional recording career in the late 1980s, and experienced her commercial breakthrough with the […]
13 Oct 2017
The Church: Democracy as a Key to Longevity
The Church has been making its dreamy, psychedelic-flavored and determinedly original music for more than 37 years. The Australian foursome has remained largely intact through those years: founding members Steve […]